Nothing messes up your Friday like realizing it’s only Tuesday. Which is why we’re leaning on this Espresso Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream and Hazelnut Truffle Garnish to power through the late afternoon…

Espresso Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream and Hazelnut Truffle Garnish

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Serves 4     adjust servings

 

Ingredients

Espresso Hot Chocolate

  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 2 tbsp special dark coco powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 5 oz milk chocolate
  • 4 oz dark chocolate
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 4 oz espresso (two Nespresso pods)

Garnish

  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 4 Ferrero Rocher Hazelnut Chocolates

Instructions

Add milk and coco powder to a medium sauce pan and whisk over low heat until thoroughly combined. Add vanilla, chocolate, and cinnamon and heat over medium low whisking constantly until chocolate is melted. Add heaven whipping cream and sugar to a small stainless steel mixing bow and mix on high with a hand mixer 1-2 minutes or until you have stiff peaks. Evenly distribute hot chocolate into four mugs and top with whipped cream, and dark chocolate shavings (we used a microplane). Garnish with a Ferrari Rocher Hazelnut Chocolate.  Enjoy!

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